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  • Hot Yoga: Finding Strength and Serenity in the Heat.

    Hot Yoga: Finding Strength and Serenity in the Heat.

    October 17, 2024May 11, 2025 Blog Posts, Health & Fitness, Yoga, Yoga

    From my very first hot yoga class, I was hooked. The dim lights, the heat encircling my body, encouraging it to push just a little further, the sweat glistening on every visible surface of me- it was a vibe. In each hot yoga class, I experience a sense…

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  • Beyond the Hype of Fat Burning Workouts: Breaking Down What Actually Works.

    Beyond the Hype of Fat Burning Workouts: Breaking Down What Actually Works.

    September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 Blog Posts, Health & Fitness

    If you were to log onto Pinterest, Instagram, or TikTok and type in “Fat Burning Workout,” you’ll more than likely find a thumbnail of a fitness influencer doubled over from exhaustion due to the intense circuit they just completed. Seeing these influencers sweaty and out of breath (and…

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  • Exploring The Narrows: A Hiker’s Guide to Zion’s Iconic Trail

    Exploring The Narrows: A Hiker’s Guide to Zion’s Iconic Trail

    September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Blog Posts, Hiking, USA TRAVEL, Utah

    Many national parks boast some of the most well-known hikes, and Zion is no exception. With its breathtaking mountain views, adorned in a symphony of reds and oranges, the sights are truly unbeatable. One of its most popular hikes offers a unique experience. A Slot Canyon Hike, leading…

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  • Move Better, Feel Better: A Guide to Mobility Training

    Move Better, Feel Better: A Guide to Mobility Training

    September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Blog Posts, Health & Fitness

    The Fall of 2021 marked the beginning of my journey toward my first marathon. Having previously run a half marathon with little regard for proper training, I simply ran and often felt like garbage afterward—it was bad, I didn’t even drink water during my runs! This time around,…

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  • Your Guide to Hobbiton: What to know before you go

    Your Guide to Hobbiton: What to know before you go

    August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 ABROAD TRAVEL, Blog Posts, New Zealand

    The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour was the first activity we planned when mapping out our trip to New Zealand. I knew there was no way I was traveling to the other side of the globe without visiting the home of the infamous Bilbo Baggins. As a total Middle-earth nerd with…

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  • Your Guide to Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park

    Your Guide to Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park

    August 17, 2024September 16, 2024 Hiking, USA TRAVEL, Utah

    About six or seven years ago, I watched a GoPro video on Facebook of a hiker tackling an insane trail. He walked up a steep incline along the edge of a cliff with nothing but a chain to hold onto. The sun was just rising, casting a gentle…

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  • Breathe Better: Exploring the Benefits and Techniques of Pranayama

    Breathe Better: Exploring the Benefits and Techniques of Pranayama

    July 29, 2024September 11, 2024 Blog Posts, Yoga, Yoga

    It’s the beginning of yoga class after a long day, but you made it just in time. You quickly roll out your mat and sit, feeling the slight cushion beneath your hips that encourages you to sit up nice and tall. The air smells faintly of essential oils,…

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  • First Time Backpacking in New Mexico: What I Learned as a Beginner

    First Time Backpacking in New Mexico: What I Learned as a Beginner

    July 24, 2024March 15, 2025 Blog Posts, Camping, Hiking

    Even if this is the first article of mine you’ve ever read, I’m sure you can tell just by looking at my blog that I am a HUGE outdoor enthusiast. Outside is my favorite place to be, and I love trying out different ways to enjoy it! I…

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  • Edinburgh: What to know before you go.

    Edinburgh: What to know before you go.

    July 16, 2024July 25, 2024 Blog Posts, Scotland

    Edinburgh only ended up on my “must travel” list within the past year or so. Fortunately, it was perfect timing since we were planning our honeymoon and Cambridge was already on the itinerary! It ended up being my favorite city from the entire trip. I easily could have…

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  • What Happens Once You Complete the Trip of Your Dreams?

    What Happens Once You Complete the Trip of Your Dreams?

    July 13, 2024July 25, 2024 New Zealand, Travel

    Can you “peak” when it comes to travel? The Making of a Dream. Wanderlust has always had a home in my heart. Even as a young child, I didn’t simply watch movies to escape into other realities, I watched movies to map out where I wanted to go…

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Hi, I'm Melissa, a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Teacher, Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast. Welcome to the space where all of my passions have harmoniously come together.

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